Cloud Data Migration Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

ASSYST is seeking a Cloud Data Migration Engineer to support a client project in Austin, TX. The role requires 3 days remote with 2 days onsite (Mon & Thurs) at the listed location, emphasizing Oracle-to-AWS migration using AWS DMS and strong IaC skills.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive AWS experience (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda), networking know-how (VPCs, Direct Connect), and automation with Python/Bash/PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating Oracle workloads to AWS using Oracle DMS/ AWS DMS.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, VPNs).
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for IaC.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data migration planning.
• Automation experience using Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Experience monitoring with CloudWatch/CloudTrail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; document migration runbooks.

Responsibilities

• Migrate Oracle workloads to AWS using DMS, including full-load, CDC, and real-time streaming migration.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure and networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups) and IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop cutover plans, rollback strategies, and minimize downtime during migrations.
• Create automated data migration pipelines and monitoring solutions (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize legacy on-premises systems in a hybrid cloud.

Skills

Oracle to AWS migration

AWS expertise

ETL/ELT processes

Python scripting

Communication skills

Tools

AWS DMS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Direct Connect

VPN

Job description

ASSYST is seeking a Cloud Data Migration Engineer to support our client project in Austin, TX.

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thurs) required to be onsite at the location listed above.

Scope of work:

• Cloud Data Migration Engineer with hands-on experience migrating Oracle workloads to AWS using AWS DMS, supporting full-load, CDC, and real-time streaming data migration architectures.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS infrastructure and networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, VPNs, Direct Connect), cloud-native services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda), and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, migration planning, cutover and rollback strategies, automation using Python/Bash/PowerShell, and monitoring through CloudWatch and CloudTrail is required.
• Strong communication skills and experience modernizing legacy on-premises systems in hybrid cloud environments are highly desirable.

Required Experience:

• Experience in IT, supporting the design, development, deployment, or delivery of technology solutions.
• Experience using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to migrate data from Oracle to AWS.
• Experience with batch and real-time data ingestion, including full loads, Change Data Capture (CDC), and streaming architectures.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, specifically designing and implementing infrastructure and networking (VPC, subnets, security groups, routing).
• Experience with core AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda) and infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation or Terraform).
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration methodologies in cloud migration projects.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience configuring and managing cloud network security, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and security groups.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
• Experience developing data migration and cutover plans, including rollback strategies and minimizing downtime.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including documenting technical designs and migration runbooks.
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premises connectivity and legacy system modernization.

Preferred Experience:

• AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
• Experience working in public sector or state government environments.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law